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Position Summary:
Reporting to the University Building Official, the Building Code Plan Reviewer/Inspector conducts interdisciplinary reviews of plans and documents related to work covered by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Virginia Statewide Fire Code, and VA Tech Design Standards for new construction, renovations, and repairs of educational, commercial, industrial, one and two family dwellings, and other structures to assure compliance with the code and related regulations prior to permit issuance. Also conducts routine inspections of new construction, renovations, and repairs of educational, commercial, industrial, one and two family dwellings, and other structures to assure compliance with the code and related regulations during construction. The work shall be performed in a complex setting requiring dealing with multitasking as well as paying attention to details and serving the clients. Other related duties as required under the supervision of the University Building Official.

Required Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or training and work experience that equates to an advanced degree.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia as defined by the Code of Virginia.
- Must have or capable of acquiring VA DHCD certification in the Virginia Code Core Academy, commercial and residential plans examiner, building inspector and one or more trade inspection within 18 months of employment.
- Must have significant experience in electrical engineering principles and practices of design, construction, and inspection processes for large and small projects.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Must have the ability to resolve issues in an amicable manner and promote a team approach to problem solving; and organizational skills to work in a fast paced and multitasking environment with variable priorities.
- Must be able to travel to and from work sites on and off main campus within Virginia and perform on site inspections. Site inspections require bending, climbing, pushing/pulling, reaching, lifting, standing, walking and moving and handling up to 50 lbs.
- Work is both inside in the office and outside in the field. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds, maneuver in small spaces, and walk and perform work tasks on uneven surfaces. Must be able to safely move and handle up to 50 lbs. of tools or books.
-Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Private design practice with experience with Commonwealth of Virginia and CPSM directives.
- Strong working knowledge of the application of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes (Building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, accessibility, etc), the Virginia State Fire Code and related standards.
- Design, inspection and testing experience in Fire Alarm and or Fire Suppression Systems.
- Knowledge of Virginia Tech Design Standards.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience in making group presentations.



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